The Energetics of Holding Space in the Salon

There is something truly sacred about the salon chair.

It’s more than a place for colour and cuts — it’s a container for stories, emotions, and transformation.

As stylists, we are not just doing hair. We are touching people’s energy fields, witnessing their inner world, and often guiding them through quiet revolutions of self-worth, confidence, and healing — all while doing a root retouch.

So what does it really mean to hold space in the salon?

And how do we protect our own energy while staying present for others?

Let’s talk about the energetics.

1. Hair Holds Energy

Hair is a living extension of our nervous system. It stores memory, emotion, and expression. It’s why a haircut after a breakup can feel like a rebirth. It’s why someone might cry in the chair without knowing why.

When someone sits in front of us, they’re not just showing up physically — they’re arriving emotionally, spiritually, and energetically.

Holding space begins by acknowledging this invisible presence.

It means slowing down, grounding your own energy, and meeting your client as a whole person — not a head of hair.

2. The Power of Your Presence

You don’t need to do anything to hold space.

It’s not about fixing, solving, or rescuing. It’s about being a clear, non-judgemental witness to whatever is showing up in the moment.

Whether your client is buzzing with excitement or holding back tears, your calm presence sends a clear message:

“You are safe here. You are seen. You are held.”

That energetic safety is often what brings clients back — more than the perfect balayage.

3. Your Chair is a Portal

In a salon rooted in intention, the chair becomes a sacred container.

It’s where conversations drop deep.

It’s where people exhale for the first time in days.

It’s where someone remembers who they are — beyond motherhood, beyond their job, beyond their trauma.

When you treat your space like a sanctuary, your work becomes ceremony.

Light a candle. Set an intention. Breathe before each appointment. These subtle energetic shifts create a ripple — and your clients feel it.

4. Protecting Your Own Energy

Empaths, healers, and conscious stylists — we often feel it all.

Which means learning to discern what’s yours and what’s theirs is essential.

Simple rituals like:

• Grounding with breath before and after each client

• Visualising a protective shield of light

• Energetic cord-cutting at the end of the day

• Salt baths or smoke cleansing your tools and space

…help to clear your field and recharge your spirit.

Because your energy matters too.

5. Boundaries are Sacred

Holding space doesn’t mean becoming a dumping ground.

It’s okay to lovingly redirect conversations that drain you.

It’s okay to say no.

It’s okay to protect your peace.

Energetics require boundaries — not barriers.

Boundaries allow us to stay open without leaking. To give from overflow, not depletion. To show up again and again with a full heart.

In Closing

Hairdressing is an energetic art.

To hold space is to honour the human in front of you while staying rooted in your own essence.

It’s about presence, safety, and the unseen healing that happens when someone feels deeply held — without words, without fixing, just held.

So next time you step into the salon, remember:

You’re not just doing hair. You’re holding space for transformation.

And that’s powerful work.

The Principles of Holistic Hair Therapy

In a world obsessed with instant fixes, glossy filters, and surface-level solutions, holistic hair therapy invites us to slow down, look deeper, and treat our hair and scalp like the living, breathing parts of us they are.

As a holistic hair therapist, I don’t just see hair as something to cut, colour, or style. I see it as an extension of your health, your story, your nervous system—and your soul.

Here are the core principles that shape how I work with clients and how you can begin your own journey back to healthy, thriving hair:

1. Treat the Scalp and Hair as Separate Ecosystems

Your scalp is skin. Your hair is fibre. Each needs its own care.

Cleansers designed for the scalp won’t necessarily suit the mid-lengths and ends of your hair—and vice versa. A key part of holistic hair therapy is knowing when to nourish, when to detox, and how to listen to what both the scalp and hair are actually telling you.

2. Everything is Connected

Your hormones, your stress levels, your gut health, your environment, your water quality—it’s all connected. Holistic hair therapy takes these factors into account. Hair thinning? Excess shedding? Dryness? It’s rarely just about your shampoo. Sometimes, it’s about what’s happening beneath the surface: emotionally, nutritionally, or hormonally.

3. Slow Beauty is Real Beauty

There’s power in ritual. Scalp brushing before you wash. Applying your oil with intention. A basin massage that calms your whole nervous system. When you approach your hair care with presence and care, your hair responds. And so does your body. This is where beauty becomes healing.

4. Detox Gently and Rebuild Intentionally

If you’ve been using traditional supermarket or salon products loaded with silicones, sulphates, and synthetic fragrance, your hair might need time to detox. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all process. A holistic approach supports you with the right botanicals, oils, and rebalancing treatments so your hair can start to truly breathe again.

5. Energy Matters

Have you ever walked into a salon and felt energetically off? The music, the lighting, the rushed feeling—it impacts your nervous system. That’s why the energy of your hair space matters. And it’s why I’ve created a space that’s calm, kind, and energetically grounded. I believe the frequency you receive your hair service in is just as important as the service itself.

6. Education Empowers

Most people were never taught how to truly care for their hair. That’s why I’m so passionate about education. Whether it’s teaching you how to brush your scalp, how to oil correctly, or how to create your own personalised ritual—I believe in empowering you with the knowledge you need to thrive.

7. Your Hair is Sacred

You carry so much in your hair. Old stories. Emotions. Memories. Sometimes, a haircut isn’t just a haircut—it’s a letting go. A rebirth. A way of stepping into a new version of yourself. I honour that process. Always.

Whether you’re dealing with hair loss, hormonal changes, or you just feel disconnected from your hair, holistic hair therapy is an invitation to come back home to yourself—gently, naturally, and in rhythm with your body.

If you’re ready to begin this journey, I’m here to walk beside you.

With love,

Becc Watts

Holistic Hair Therapist & Founder of The SOL Trader Collective

My Journey to Becoming a Low-Tox Hairstylist

If you had met me a few years ago, you probably wouldn’t have described me as a “low-tox” anything. I was a passionate hairdresser, driven by creativity, obsessed with results—and doing my best with what I knew at the time.

But everything changed the day a close friend sat in my chair and told me her hair had broken off after a colour service.

It was one of those moments that rocks you to your core.

At first, I took it personally. I felt defensive. Embarrassed. Hurt. But deep down, I knew there was truth in what she was saying. That moment cracked something open in me… and I’ll forever be grateful that it did.

I Took a Hard Look at What I Was Using

I started digging into the ingredients in the products I was using every day—on my clients and on myself. The shampoos, colours, treatments, and sprays I thought were “professional” were actually loaded with harsh chemicals, synthetic fragrances, silicones, and hormone-disrupting toxins.

I felt sick.

This wasn’t the standard I wanted to stand behind.

And it definitely wasn’t the kind of legacy I wanted to leave.

I Realised the Hair Industry Had Normalised Toxicity

We’re taught that stinging eyes, dry hands, respiratory issues, and constant chemical exposure are “just part of the job” in hairdressing.

But the truth is, that’s trauma to our bodies. That’s inflammation. That’s nervous system overload.

And once I saw it, I couldn’t unsee it.

I Started Making Small, Conscious Changes

I swapped out my colour line. I researched low-tox, ammonia-free options and made the shift to Original & Mineral—a brand I now trust deeply and use religiously. I introduced scalp rituals and nourishing treatments that focused on healing, not just styling. I reworked my whole philosophy around hair.

I also detoxed my home. My kid’s shampoo. My own makeup. Even the air fresheners I used in the salon.

It was a total lifestyle shift, not just a professional one.

Low-Tox Isn’t Just About Ingredients—It’s About Energy

This journey taught me that low-tox isn’t just about what’s in your products—it’s about the energy you’re creating.

The energy you carry.

The environment you invite people into.

I started creating a salon space that felt like a sanctuary—calm, grounded, connected.

Because your nervous system matters just as much as your hairstyle.

I Became a Holistic Hair Therapist

As my curiosity grew, so did my education. I began learning about scalp health, hormonal imbalances, detox protocols, breathwork, and cycle syncing. I saw firsthand how emotional trauma can show up in the hair. How a scalp massage can help regulate someone’s nervous system. How the right product at the right time can support not just your hair, but your healing.

Now, my chair isn’t just where you come for a cut or colour. It’s where you come to reconnect—with yourself, your body, your energy, and your intuition.

This Is My Why

I became a low-tox hairstylist because I wanted to create a space where people could feel safe, supported, and seen.

Where their hair was treated with reverence.

Where their health was prioritised.

Where they could walk away feeling more like themselves—not just more styled.

And if this journey resonates with you, you’re not alone.

Whether you’re a client, a fellow stylist, or just someone starting to question the norm—I see you.

And I’m here to walk this low-tox path beside you.

With love,

Becc Watts

Holistic Hair Therapist & Founder of The SOL Trader Collective

Why I Partnered with MONAT

If you’ve followed my journey as a holistic, low-tox hairstylist, you know I don’t align myself with just any brand. I’m fiercely protective of what I recommend—because when you sit in my chair or join my community, you trust me to guide you with honesty, integrity, and care.

That’s why deciding to partner with MONAT was not something I rushed into.

It was a soul-led decision that came after years of searching, questioning, testing—and honestly, being let down by “natural” or “clean” brands that didn’t deliver results.

Here’s the truth behind why I chose MONAT, and why I now stand behind it wholeheartedly.

1. It’s Truly Low-Tox AND Performance-Driven

As a holistic stylist, I’ve always had to choose between “clean” products that felt nourishing but didn’t perform… or salon-quality products that worked beautifully but were full of harsh chemicals, fillers, and synthetic fragrance.

MONAT was the first brand I found that truly blended the two.

It’s vegan, cruelty-free, dermatologically tested, and clinically backed—with high-performing botanical ingredients that support hair, scalp, and cellular health.

2. It Supports Scalp Health at a Deeper Level

I talk about the scalp a lot—because it’s where everything begins. If your scalp isn’t healthy, your hair won’t be either.

MONAT’s formulas are built around scalp health, hair density, follicle strength, and the microbiome. Their hero ingredient, Rejuveniqe Oil, mimics the body’s natural oils and works to repair, hydrate, and restore balance.

When used in ritual—especially during my in-salon Reset Treatments—these products become more than a routine… they become healing.

3. There’s a Bigger Mission Behind the Brand

MONAT doesn’t just create products—they’re shifting the conversation around wellness, beauty, and business.

They support women to build businesses that create freedom, flexibility, and financial independence. They’re passionate about non-toxic living, conscious entrepreneurship, and empowering the next generation of leaders.

As someone rebuilding my life and stepping into my power as a businesswoman, a mother, and a mentor—this mission aligned deeply with mine.

4. It’s Opened a New Door for My Clients & Community

Partnering with MONAT has allowed me to support people beyond the salon. Whether you’re in a different city or just want to start a hair health ritual at home, I can now personally recommend a tailored system that I know will support your growth, repair, and long-term results.

I also love that it’s customisable. Through my online hair quiz or a 1:1 consult, we can co-create a system that supports you—your hair goals, your lifestyle, and your season of life.

5. It Created an Aligned Business Opportunity for Me (and for You)

This was big for me.

As a single mama, salon owner, and someone rebuilding financially—I needed more than just purpose. I needed possibility. I wanted to create an income stream that was in full energetic alignment with who I am and how I serve.

With MONAT, I now have the opportunity to:

• Build residual income while staying true to my values

• Mentor others who want the same (and guide them with heart + strategy)

• Create time freedom, so I can be more present for my kids

• Heal generational patterns around money, work, and self-worth

And I get to do it with a community of other conscious, kind, and driven women by my side.

Final Thoughts

I didn’t join MONAT to “sell shampoo.”

I partnered with MONAT because the products changed my hair, the rituals deepened my self-care, and the business model opened up a new path toward time and financial freedom.

If any part of this story speaks to you—whether you’re craving hair that feels alive again, a more aligned income stream, or a new way to serve your clients—I’d love to share more.

This isn’t just haircare.

This is healing, expansion, and possibility.

With love,

Becc Watts

Holistic Hair Therapist & Founder of The SOL Trader Collective

Things I’ve Learned Since Becoming a Business Owner

Owning a business isn’t just about having a logo, an ABN, or a booking system. It’s a soul expansion. A personal development journey disguised as entrepreneurship.

When I stepped into business ownership, I thought I was just creating a beautiful salon experience. I didn’t realise I was about to meet every version of myself—the confident one, the scared one, the overachiever, the people pleaser, the boundary-breaker, the healer, the creative, the leader.

Here’s what I’ve learned so far (and I’m still learning, every single day):

1. You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup

At first, I thought hustle meant success. I wore my burnout like a badge of honour. But I quickly realised—if I’m depleted, everything I create feels heavy. My clients feel it. My kids feel it. I feel it.

Now, I build in time for rest, ritual, and nervous system regulation. Slowing down actually helps me show up more powerfully.

2. Boundaries Are Self-Respect in Action

Saying “no” used to feel terrifying. What if they leave? What if they think I’m difficult?

But I’ve learned that clear boundaries are loving. They protect my energy, honour my time, and teach others how to treat me.

Whether it’s my pricing, my time off, or my energy online—I get to choose what feels aligned.

3. You Don’t Have to Do It All Alone

For a long time, I thought I had to wear all the hats—stylist, admin, cleaner, coach, marketer, therapist, tech support. It nearly broke me.

I’ve since learned to outsource, collaborate, and invest in support when I can. Asking for help isn’t weakness. It’s strategy.

4. Your Energy Is Your Brand

People don’t just book a service—they book an energy.

The vibe in your space. The way you speak. The intention behind your offer.

Your authenticity is your marketing. So if it doesn’t feel true in your body—it’s a no.

5. You Will Doubt Yourself—and That’s Okay

Imposter syndrome? I’ve felt it.

Fear of failure? Yep.

Wobbly moments when I’ve thought, “Who am I to do this?” Absolutely.

But those moments have taught me how to come back to my why. They’ve built resilience. And they’ve shown me how to lead even when I’m scared.

6. Success Doesn’t Look Like One Thing

Sometimes success looks like a fully booked week.

Sometimes it looks like being able to pick my kids up early and say yes to rest.

I’ve learned to define success on my own terms—not what Instagram says, or what someone else is doing.

7. Your Business Will Mirror Your Inner World

If I’m scattered, overwhelmed, and disconnected—my bookings reflect that.

When I’m clear, grounded, and energetically aligned—everything flows.

Business has become one of my greatest spiritual teachers. It keeps me accountable to doing the inner work.

8. Your Evolution is Allowed

You’re allowed to pivot. To change your mind. To outgrow old offers. To raise your prices. To reinvent yourself.

You don’t have to stay the version of you that someone once loved, booked, or followed.

Your business should grow with you, not hold you hostage.

I didn’t become a business owner because I wanted control. I became a business owner because I wanted freedom—freedom to serve in my own way, to choose who I work with, and to create a life that actually feels like me.

And while this journey hasn’t always been easy, it’s been the most empowering, healing, and expansive thing I’ve ever done.

If you’re walking this path too—I see you. You’re not alone. And your version of success is so deeply valid.

With love,

Becc Watts

Founder | Holistic Hair Therapist | Business Mentor